Holy Scripture
Genesis 25:27
A church father on this verse
“And the history of Jacob and Esau testifieth. "Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field, and Jacob was a simple man, dwelling in a tent," and from their works we are able to understand the difference of their characters. In all places the Scriptures call Esau cunning and crafty, and one who layeth up anger, and k…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
27And the lads grew, and Esau was a man skilled in hunting, dwelling in the country, and Jacob a simple man, dwelling in a house.
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In context
25And the first came out red, hairy all over like a skin; and she called his name Esau.
26And after this came forth his brother, and his hand took hold of the heel of Esau; and she called his name Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah bore them.
— Genesis 25:27 —
28And Isaac loved Esau, because his venison was his food, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
29And Jacob cooked pottage, and Esau came from the plain, fainting.